Los Angeles Angels vs Washington Nationals — Recap

📰Game Recap

Washington rallied late to overcome two separate deficits, scoring three runs in the eighth inning to secure a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Mike Trout gave the Angels an early lead with a solo home run to center field in the first inning. Washington responded in the fourth when Wood singled, bringing home Ford to knot the score. The Angels reclaimed the lead in the seventh as Moore singled, driving in Grissom. However, the Nationals staged a decisive rally in the bottom of the eighth, pushing across three runs to take control.

The pivotal moment arrived in the eighth inning when the Nationals erupted for three runs. After Pinckney's sacrifice fly brought Abrams home to tie the game, Vivas delivered a crucial two-run double to right field, scoring Crews and Morales and giving Washington a 4-2 advantage. This late surge capitalized on a strong outing from starter Cade Cavalli, who kept the Angels largely in check through six innings, fanning nine batters while allowing just two earned runs.

Washington's resilience, fueled by their late-game offense, ultimately proved to be the difference despite a ninth-inning double from Moore that brought the Angels within a run. The Nationals improved their record to 68-81, while the Angels fell to 56-91.